Said Raiders cornerback Tracy Porter, “They moved the ball up and down the field but, at crucial moments, we were able to make a stand. That last one really meant something to the defense and the team as a whole. It shows that we’re growing and we’re learning to face adversity head on. We’re becoming a smarter, more experienced unit.”

Said Redskins QBRobert Griffin III of Sunday’s final offensive play, “We had a certain concept to run. Nobody got open so I was backing up. In a situation where if you get a sack you end the game. I tried to throw the ball out of the end zone, it didn’t get to where I wanted it to go. Obviously, I was on my heels. It’s something I can learn from.”